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October 29 - November 11, 2017 Page 2

Phone Booth Optional Boss’ Day

from District X
he capes were flying as
Superheros came out in big
Tnumbers at the 15th Annual
Business Expo, hosted by the Heber
Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Several local businesses sponsored
this event held October 5, 2017. Great
food was provided by McDonald’s
and Cindy’s Sweets & Eats from
Heber Springs. The day’s theme
was DC vs. Marvel and many of
the local vendors dressed as their
favorite comic crusader. The “Spin Wonder(ful) Women: Business From the staff at District X:
It to Win It” Game gave away some Engagement Representative Denise
prizes along with door prizes for all Wilson, Administrative Specialist Judy onday, October 16th
who chose to participate. According McDoniel and VR Counselor Robin Tate.
to the Chamber of Commerce, more was National Boss’
than 700 guests attended this year. MDay!
In charge of the booth for Arkansas District X is blessed to have
Rehabilitation Services were “Bat the “ONE and ONLY,” Mr.
Woman,” (alias VR Counselor Sterling Hughes as their Boss!
Robin Tate), two “Wonder Women” Mr. Hughes serves as the
(alias Administrative Specialist Judy District Manager for Monticello
McDoniel and Business Engagement
Representative Denise Wilson), along and Pine Bluff ARS Offices.
with Administrative Specialist Shelia Both offices showed their
Robinson. All are from the Batesville appreciation to him. Monticello
Field Office. The Super Group came staff members provided
to the rescue of employers and Hughes with a fellowship meal
citizens alike, educating them on the Denis Wilson, ARS Business and a gift card to one of his
many services available to provide Engagement (Batesville), chats with an favorite restaurants. The Pine
the help they need. It was a great attendee about ARS services.
opportunity to network with new Bluff staff gave Hughes a gift
and established businesses and to card.
build relationships with surrounding They said, “Thank you, Mr.
communities. The Expo helps to Hughes, for all you do! We
bring economic, educational, and appreciate you!”
civic interests together in a fun
environment to serve the citizens of
our communities.

ACTI Staff Participates at Teacher Workday
Thank you

to all the

men and

women

who have

served our

country!

The staff at Arkansas Career Training Institute (ACTI) was exposed to new ways of
engaging students at Teacher Workday.

Important reminder: Open enrollment ends October 31.